Start & Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast

Episode 52 - Living Out Your Calling Through Creativity with Jaime Zayas

In this inspiring episode, nonprofit coach Tim Needham sits down with Jaime Zayas, founder and Executive Director of Kinetic Tapestry, a faith-based circus and theater co

Episode 51 - How Structure and Systems Strengthen Your Mission with Erin Wells

In this episode, nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Erin Wells, Administrative Director for Restoration House STL, to talk about what it looks l

Episode 50 - What Makes Nonprofit Programming Work with Lilly Blake

In this episode, nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni are joined by Lilly Blake, Director of Programming for Restoration House STL. Together, they unpack the ch

Episode 49 - How Neighborliness Transforms Communities with David Docusen

In this episode, nonprofit coach and Executive Director Tim Needham sits down with Dr. David Docusen, author of Neighborhoods & Nations, founder of The Neighborliness Cen

Episode 48 - How to Market Your Movement with Duane Zingale

In this episode, Tim sits down with marketing strategist and former missionary Duane Zingale. Duane shares how his journey from the mission field to marketing taught him

Start & Grow: Rewind – How to Invite Others Into Your Story with Bob Stergos

Welcome to Start & Grow: Rewind, where we're bringing back some of our most popular and impactful episodes from the archives. Some conversations change how we think abo

Episode 47 - How One Loaf of Bread Is Changing Lives with Fred Domke

In this episode, nonprofit coach Tim Needham sits down with Fred Domke, the co-founder and Executive Director of Bridge Bread Bakery in St. Louis, Missouri. Fred shares

Start & Grow: Rewind – How To Start Your Nonprofit with Tim Needham

We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations for this special episode of Start & Grow: Rewind. Whether you're brand new or revisiting your roots, this episode is

Episode 46 - How to Crush Your Year-End Fundraising Goal

In this episode, nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni share their proven strategies to help you make the most of year-end fundraising. With decades of experienc

Episode 45 - Awkward is Awesome: Bold Moves and Breakthrough Moments with Greg Stier

In the second part of our interview with Greg Stier, we dive deep into the gritty realities of nonprofit sustainability, research-driven pivots, and masterful fundraising

Episode 44 - From A Roofer to A Revolutionary: Greg Stier's Ministry Journey

In this first part of a compelling two-part interview, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Greg Stier to explore the origins of Dare2Share Ministries. Greg

Episode 43 - The One Strategy to Transform Your Giving with Josh Roberts

In this enlightening episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni are joined by Josh Roberts of Qashar Ministries to discuss a game-changing approach to donor engagement. Josh s

Episode 42 - How a Husband and Wife Duo Turned Tragedy into Triumph

In this powerful episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Katie and Rudy Gleason, founders of the nonprofit Because of Kennedy. Their journey began with a deva

Episode 41 - How to Be Faithful and Not Foolish with Matt Peeples

In this insightful episode, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Matt Peeples, founder of The Kairos Network, to discuss balancing faith and practicality in

Episode 40 - Does Your Nonprofit Need a Business Plan?

In this insightful episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni explore the importance of having a business plan for your nonprofit. They clarify misconceptions about business p

Episode 39 - When Your Spouse Isn't Called to Work in Your Nonprofit with Emily Needham

In this heartfelt episode, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Emily Needham to discuss a challenge many nonprofit leaders face: what to do when your spous

Episode 38 - Can You Take A Salary From Your Nonprofit?

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, this episode tackles one of the most emotionally charged questions for nonprofit entrepreneurs: Can you take a s

Episode 37 - Lessons in Faith-Driven Leadership with Jerry Harris

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs

Episode 36 - Know Your Numbers

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs

Episode 35 - The 3 Key Asks Every Startup and Growing Nonprofit Needs to Make

Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs